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Our Journey
Abode Outside is a Minnesota-based, family-owned clothing brand inspired by camping trips into the wilderness.
We started with a one-product website.
Now you can find full seasonal collections in over 30 retail partners around the country and growing.
1995 - 2005
Family camping trips into the Boundary Waters inspired a love of the wilderness that grew over the years and eventually evolved into a clothing brand dedicatd to nature.
2008
Nate and the team have years of experience in knitwear production. Pictured here during an early trip to Hong Kong.
2012
Nate is certified as Wilderness First Responder in 2012 through the National Outdoor Leadership School.
2018
Nate studied sustainable fashion online through the London College of Fashion, an experience that, together with earning a Wilderness First Responder certification, laid the foundation for Abode Outside.
2020
Launched Abode Outside online with one product: The Neck Gaiter. Designed to offer people a smart, sustainable, fashionable and multi-functional face cover.
2021
Expanded inventory to include Woodland Hoodie, which remains one of our most popular styles.
2022
Abode Outside grows product offering and establishes relationships with first retailers around Minnesota.
2023
A strong response to our brand and product propels regional growth to 20+ retailers around the Midwest.
2024
As the sales team grows, Abode Outside expands into new regions around the country.
2025
Growing national exposure and recognition from the outdoor industry.
